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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

Two dwellings have burned in this
county within the last few days, neith-
of which, nor their contents, were
insured. 1t costs very little % carry
insurance on residences or furniture,
and ii is strange that so many of our
people do not protect themselves in
this way. Had these unfortunate
people been insured, they would have
saved hundreds of dollars. Stone q
Wade represent several of the richest,
safest companies in America, and will
take great pleasure in insuring your
property at reasonable figure.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
TENNESSEE RAILROADS.

The Illinois Central is one Of the
best managed and most popular roads
in the state.
The Lookout Incline railway has
the steepest grade, some parts of it
being about 450.
The G., o.. & S. W. has been great
ly improved in the last two years.
Track now all steel.
The E. T. q w. N. G. (stem
winder) has the gyandest and most
romantic scenery along its line.
The Helenwood Coal Company rails
road is the shortest in the state, being
only three fOurtbs of mile long.
The LaGrange Furnace Co. has
two miles of the narrowest gusge road,
being only two feet between the rails.
The Cincinnati Southern is the on
ly finished road in the state, being full
rock ballasted and irst-class in all its
appointments.
The l.. q N. system is constantly
receiving new improvements in ma.
chinery, steel rails, stone ballast, etc.
Over 445 miles in the state.
The M. q G. has the best road bed
in West Tennessee, being ballasted
with Tishomingo gravel, free from
dust, and admitting of very fast time.
The E T., Va, and Ga. has been
greatly improved under its new man.
agement, and has added much new
rolling stock. Over 372 miles in the
state.
The Nashville q Chattanooga sys.
TEN is said to he the best managed
aud most popular in the state. Sew
eral branches are being extended and
sll the divisions are being improved.
This company has neat, comfortable,
white WASHED section houses and
: enough land around them for each
family to make good garden. Has
nearly 555 miles in the state-nearly
one fourth the total mileage Of the
state.
1t may nat be generally known, hui
it ia true, that the railroads pay about
j one seventh of the taxes of the state
I It is also true that their property il
assessed more nearly at its real vau,
= than that belonging to individuals gen
i orally, More than this, railroads ell
e courage taxation for school purpose
n and pay it cheerfully. If the assess
l. urs under the new law will asses 9th
5. er property in the state as near il
d real value. the state will soon be ou
ID Of debt.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29


Gen. Laps McCord, in this weeks
Pulaski Citizen, gives most enter
tanning description of his trip to At
Ianta with Gov. Taylor, and shows up
the shabby treatment of the Tennes
seeans at the great" blowout in the
goober city. The truth is, a sne-
horse town got itself advertised as a
big city, and when the crowd went
there it could not be accommodated
The officials there seem also to have q
bad case of "big-head with little
brains," or less courtesy.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
DIED.

Mr.. Jack Jones, former county reg,
ister, died at his residence near Eldad
last Saturday. His remains were
brought to the old burying ground, a
few miles east of Milan, for interment.
He had many warm friends here who
are sorrowful at his untimely death,
His bereaved family have the symra
thy of the Exchange.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
Another Fire.

The reeidence occupied by Rev. r
S. Fleming, at Gibson, was burned
last Tuesday night, and nothing but
one or two feather beds were saved
Mr.. Fleming was sick and had to bt
carried out. In addition to his furni'
ture, he lost $3.50 in money. The
house belonged to Mr.. E. Lasiter, OF
which he owed some money. No in
surance on either house or contents
Both these gentlemen are needy anc
worthy, and any assistance rendered
them will he gladly received. w
hope they will be helped.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
House Burned,

The house of q. P Jamison, in the
22d district, about one and one-halt
miles south of Bradford, with all the
contents, burned last Friday night
about nine o'clock. Loss about 81, 900,
Two or three feather beds only were
saved. A collection fer Mr.. Jami-
sons benefit was taken up here Satur
day, resulting in $50 cash, a lot OF
lumber for rebuilding, two hats, thlet
pairs shoes, lot of groceries and cal
ico-suficient 10 supply the immedi
ate wants of the family.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

Nashville American The Cincin-
natl Southern Railroad paid into the
State Treasury yesterday $40, 1920,
the amount of tax due upon that por>
ton of the line within Tennessee.
upon the basis of the recent valuation
made by the Board of Assessors.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

The president has designated Thurs
day, Nov. "a, as day of thanksgiv.
ing. His proclamation appeared last
Wednesday.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

While we honor the memory of the
"lOst cause" and have ne apologies to
make TO our yankee friends, yet we
think there are quite a number Of
"fool rebs' down in Georgia who
ought to he silenced.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

The n.ercury dropped to nine de-
grees below zero at Pembina last
Monday night. That must he nice
country to live in.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
TIME OUT

After the first day
of November if pay
ment or some ar
rangement is not
made, all claims due
the firm of Brown
& Dickson will be
put in the hands of
an officer for col
lection.
Milan, Oct. 20lh, 1887.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

The Ochs of the Chattanooga Times
has been gored pretty badly since the
presidents visit to the city under
Lookout mountain.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

The corner stone of monument to
Gen. Lee was laid in Richmond, Va,
last Thursday. Many prominent men
we're present.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
SMALL CHANGE.

| Assessments III Tue N ~ L. 49, "'0
due next Tuesday. Be prompt.
Presiding Elder Moore will preach
at the Methodist church tomorrow.
Prof Kellogg says he has about as
many pupils in the college as he has
room for.
We have room for few more an
nouucements of candidates for mu.
nicipal officers.
Mr.. Mobley is building a new resi-
dence on the old Wood Clements lot,
near Mrs. Mitchum.
The l.. & N. now runs fourteen
regular trains per day on this division
six passenger and eight freight
The old Milan Hotel is to be re-
covered and overhauled. A lady from
Humboldt, we learn, will open it and
take boarders.
DR.. Harrison and Matt Wheeler,
ESQ, both will celebrate thanksgiving
this year with unusual fervor. Dr.
H. has a new daughter and Mr.. W..
has a fine son.
There is talk of getting up a stock
company to build public hall bere
"A thing much needed. We expect
to have something further to say about
the matter next week
The editor of this paper can now
be found in his office, where he will
be pleased to see his friends He has
no enemies that he is aware of. Sc
everybody is welcome.
, Mr.. Jno. u. Loving is this week
announced in these columns as can
didate for alderman in the first ward
He is an excellent business man,
good citizen, and we believe woult
make fine alderman.
d Three train crews of the L. d N
now lay over here every night-hfteel
. men. We hear that several are mel
of family, and would like to ren
houses. Let us make room for then
= and welcome them TO Milan.
- The health of this community re
!, mains wonderfully good. We hear G
;. no serious illness at all. This is on
n of the healthest localities in Yves
Tennessee, and this fact should be re
os membered by people seeking homes.
2, Those who have promised to brn
!. us wood are hereby reminded that "
~ need it right now. Ifyou can't brin
the wood, please let us have the MOI
az, so we can buy from somebody els
Let us hear from Yol right now. "
mean it,
During our absence the last fo'
for ror months, quite number OF our frien'
got behind in their settlements. "
have been at great expense IN bull
lSo se ing, and we now need every din
owing to us. Please come AMI pi
: without us hunting you up.
' Weakley Il Warren, the great fl
- ni,ure manufacturers and dealers
Nashville, have new ad. in this
" per. They have an immense sto
y of new and fashionable furniture
y the very lowest prices. Their cal
=. logue and price list can 6e seen at Il
office, as well as one Of their neat,
~ desks.
10 A change has been made of div
ions for local trelght trains on
II Memphis line of the l.. q N, He
)e torore there we're two divisions fir
If Bowling Green to Memphis, the
viding line at Paris. Now there I
l. three-BowIing Green to Erin, E
70 Milan, and Milan to MemPl
The trains from Memphis and (
now arrive here between four and
y. m.. lay over here all night, and
sses carried forward next day. The Il
/ runs heretofore were too hard on
NOR. men, and'the new arrangement
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

Chambers was too busy this week to
write new locals, aud this is his apOl-
ogy to the public.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
alter May 81, 1887, trains will leave
Milan rs follows:
SOUTH. NORTH.
MOL, at 5:35 am No. 2. at 5:33 am
No q. at 2:2O pm No. 4, at 1921 pm
No.5at8.5lp. m. No. at e.05 pm.
L. NJ. BRowN, Ticket Agent.
HANSON, Gen'l. Pass. Agent, Chicago,
Ill. j. W COLEMAN. Asst. G. + A. New
prlsans, La.
LOUISVILLE Il NASHVILLE r. r.
Trains leave Milan as follows on and after
May 20. 1887.
PASSENGER TRAINS.
70. !. south le%yes at la:4S l:iS ann am
No. ?. ncrth, :. i:l7 2;l2 pm pm
NJ. 3 leaves Milan at 5.3O a. m,
Arrives at Memphis IVY a. m
No 10 leaves Memphis 90 p, m.
Arrives at Milan. S.oC p. m
Both trains run daily.
OF. CANTWELL. Ticket Agent
N. C. i st. l..
w Nashville Ar Mckenzie AZ nm
" f:26 pm E2;lo pm
EAST Round.
.o5 Ar Nashville 7:de 7:de pm m
OF. CANTwELL, Agent.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

Several hundred old newspapers
for sale a. this office.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
ALDERMAN.

ALDERMAN.
T OVING-we are authorized to announce
LIZ. D. Loving az candidate for Alderm an
in the first ward
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
Oatmeal. Grit,
Milan, Oct. 20Ih, 1887

H,minv and new Louisiana Molasse;
inst received nv NJ. W. WHEELER.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
City Election.
MAYOR.

HODES. - We are authorized to an
lO ne upce j. p, Rhodes as c%hdlua'e LOT
Mayor at the ensuing election
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-10-29

Subscribe for the Exchan. e.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
KANSAS STILL IN THE LEAD.

Assessor W. F. Green arrived Sunday
from a visit of several weeks in the eastern
states He called on some of his Boston
friends and says he told them that if Chris
topher Columbus had first discovered Kansas
at the point where the Little and Big Arkan-
sas rivers meet it would have been impossible
to have induced white man to live in New
England Forever the rocks and mountains
of that country would have been undisturb
ed. He thought it hard to understand why
people live in country like that when the
great west affords such superior advantages
Mr.. Green during his absence visited Val
paraiso, Illinois, his old home. He left that
town in March, 80, and says that on his visit
he was unable to see scarcely single i'm
provement made since his leave for the
west. 1t was impossible for the people to
make money and many who were formerly
well-to-do citi zens had been knocked out of
the box by the Chicago board of trade The
drouth in that section had made corn crop
impossible. The same is true of a large Sec
ton in New York state and many other
states through which he passed. During his
absence ne found no state as well served by
rain as Kansas.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
SERIOUS RUNAWAY

Last evening occurred on of the most dis
astrous of the many runaways that take
place upon the streets.
The delivery wagon of the Crystal Ice
Company was standing in front of the
butcher shop of Mr.. Wagner on South Vain,
when the team became frightened and ran
up the street.
On the switch at the crossing of Douglas
avenue was standing Union Depot and by
draulic avenue car. The wagon collided
with the car, the pole running through the
front dash board. The driver was quite
severely, hurt; as was also Mr.. Banarsdale
who was aEo standing on the front platform.
The latter was after some difficulty rescued
from his unpleasant position and taken to his
home No. pa South Water. DR.. Oldham
was called and an examination showed that
his right leg was broken just above the knee.
The driver, Fred Hartell, whose car was No.
IL, but for the trip driving No. %, was taken
in a carriage to the Greening house. DR..
rill was Immediately called. The extent
of his injuries are not however, as yet known
but it is feared he has sustained some inter
nal injuries that may be of more serious
character than were at first supposed.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
RECKLESS SHOOTING.

About midnight Sunday night the deni-
zens of the vicinity Of Fourth avenue and
Lewis street were aroused and startled by a
number of pistol shots fred in rapid success
sion. The first and natural supposition was
that some one had discovered burglars ply
ing their arts. No cutlery followed the shoot
ing and when the echoes of the shots died
aw ay all was still as before. Enquiry Yes
terday morning failed to discover any bur
glarious attempt or anyone who could tell
anything about the shooting EXCEPT one gen
tleman who stated that he knew one or two
of the bullets lodged uncomfortably close
to the bed on which he and mis- wife were
sleeping, having penetrated the walls of the
house Such reckless shooting if done
thoughtlessly and carelessly, which seems al
together improbable, is most reprehensible
not to say criminal act.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
THE CANTON MURDER.

Constable Sites of Canton, was in the city
yesterday looking for the relatives of Viii
liam Campbell, the man wlo was SO foully
murdered near that place.
In speaking of the crime, the constable
says it was a most atrocious and cold blood
ed one. With Campbell was travelling a
young man named Van Gorder. They were
seen Monday afternoon and Campbell selling
some stock gave bill of sale to the pur-
chaser. This together with letters found in
his vest pocket established his identity.
The next morning Van Gorder appeared
in Canton and endeavored to hire driver,
saying that the man formerly with him had
returned to Chicago and he was anxious to
continue his journey westward. Instead,
however, of doing so, he turned eastward
and went towards Newton.
Before going far, however, he told some
people whom he met upon the road that he
had seen the charred remains of a man
living in a partly consumed straw stack. At
first little attention was paid to his remark.
but several out of curiosity visited the stack,
aud sure enough there found the body Of the
man. His right leg was burnt but the
flames had comparatively little effect upon
the remainder OF his body. In his head was
foun the fatal bullet wound by which death
was produced. The last camp Of the two
men was then searched: blood and scraps of
burnt clothing were found. A track was
easily followed from the camp to the stack
along which after mounting the dead body
upon a horse it was carried to the stack. The
saddle upon which the bleeding body was
placed was also discovered Van Gorder
was captured in q corn field near where the
coroner inquest, after the finding of the
BODY was held. He was arrested and placed
In Jail
Every effort has been made TO find friends
or relatives OF the murdered man to whom
the property can be given He was traced to
CoffeyviIle. and from there to Wichita The
letterf found upon his person were all sd-
dressed 20 Wichita and most Of them was
from Chicago A few days after his death
two men appeared to claim the property' but
letter from Coffeyville sAid the men were
friends of Van Gorier and were not con-
nected with Campbell either BY ties OF re
lationship or business connection Mr.
Sites was in the city ali day yesterday but
could End no enc who knew much OF Camp
bell
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
TODAY'S CONFERENCE.

A delegation from Winfield arrived last
tvening to consider the proposition of run
ming railroad from Wichita to that city.
Among the representatives are Mr.. Robin
son of the First National bank, and Mr.
Manser of the board of trade, and a prom
inent wholesale man.
A meeting will be bel today, converting al
10 O'Clock a. m, at the parlors Of the Man
haitian. The delegation will be met by Mr.,
William Mathewson, Col A. B. Taylor and
a number of other prominent men Of the
city.
road by the first of next March, and the
leaders of the enterprise are showing much
energy in getting matters under Roadway.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
REPORT FOR MONTH OF JULY.

Average attendance at Young Mems Cos
pei meeting, Sabbath afternoon, Us IS
Average attendance at Young Mems Sat
urday night prayer meeting, 10.
Average attendance at daily noon prayer
meeting, s Is.
Average attendance at Friday night Bible
class, s01.5.
Average attendance at training class, u
Average attepance at Tuesday night
Bible class, 6 IA.
Average daily attendance at rooms for all
purposes, 50 1881
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
CONCERT.

A large part of the youth, beauty and
wealth of the city drove to the camp of the
Fifth Cavalry last evening and was RECALLED
with concert by the band. The evening
was delightful and the music was Of the
most excellent kind, and the hospitality
shown by the officers all concluded to class it
among the happy affairs of the week. The
concert viii be repeated this evening. We
bespeak a much larger audience for them
than on last evening
The cavalry is in the northern suburbs of
the city near the stock yarks, and can be
reached by going east on Thirteenth street to
the Santa Fe track, then north to the camp
Be on hand at quarter to seven if you wish
TO enjoy the full program
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
LAWN FETE.

This evening tuesday at the residence Of
Mr.. Benny on North Topeka avenue, between
Elm ard Pine, viii be held one of those en-
tertainments for which the ladies of St Johns
Guild are so oted. The evenings entertain
ment has been placed under the management
Of some Of the Guilds leading ladies and
everything viii be done to make those who
attend have . most delightful time. Shaws
orchestra will be in attendance. Ice cream
and cake will also Be served.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
BON VOYAGE.

Last evening Mr. Edward Dallett, popu-
lar young society man, left in company with
Mr.. A. s. Munson for the east. Before going
few Of his many friends treated him to sn
elegant spread at the Gandalfo. The menu
were very neat, on the front complimentary
to Mr.. Edward Dallett," on the reverse
sArs Well that Ends Well The gentlemen
present were Neszx b. b. Parker, c. l..
Robinson, A. s. Nunsou, A. q Greet, Fred
Baldwin, T. p. Gully, Win Bestsey, B. b.
Cushuan, E. l. Mckenzie and b. II. Viele.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
OBITUARY.

Died, of spinal miningitis June 18th, al
the residence of his parents. 1912 North
Emporia avenue, Corwin McCready, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. q. NJ. Grafton, aged year.
Sweet babe no more. but seraph now,
Before the throne behold him bow,
To heavenly joys his spirit flies,
Blest in the triumph Of the skies,
Adores the grace that brought him there.
Withou. wish, without q care
That washed his soul in calvary's stream,
That shortened LIES distressing dream
Short pain, short grief, dear babe wa;
thine,
Now joys eternal and thine
PASTOR
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Joe Henly had tough luck on his run
from Wellington. He had to leave that
town at 6 O'Clock i'll the morning and was I'M
able to get any breakfast at so early an hour.
The hotel man then told him that people
rarely ever eat anything on Sunday and as q
result Joe started on a pull of forty-one miles
without breakfast 1t took him five hours to
make the run and thinks he did we'll to get
back On any time.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

MIR. W. p. Mccormick arrived last night
He says he is more thorough Wichitan now
than ever. To grow stronger in the faith,
he thinks, one need Tut go away from here a
few weeks
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
AMCSEM ENTs.
MAIN STREET THEATRE

At the Main street theatre last evening
was produced the Sea Of Ice to good
sized audience. There were several long
waits between acts incident to . first pro
duction; but still in spite Of these the play
gave general satisfaction The mounting
and costumes were all good This vii, pe
the bill for the remainder of the week.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The wornanz Foreign Missionary Society
Of the First n z. church will give an ice
cream social At the church this Tussiayse even
ing. Everybody invited especially Stranger
Mas c. B. ABeoTT. Sccy.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

August Dory is very low with typhoid
fever at ". R Arey's, 924 Douglas avenue.
His father, q merchant at Warsaw, Ills, ar
rived Sunday evening in answer to tele-
gram. He is attended by DR.. Whitlock.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

The son Of William Ca<taser, Of Kass
Douslas, vss riding yesterday afternoon Ga
horseback with companioa- The animal
became frighsened, throwing both OF the
youth. to the ground breaking yousg CO.
taters arm in two places and slightly fnSur-
ing his companioo-
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Flora N. Miller through her attorney yes
terdsy filed a suit against Chas W. Miller
asking for divorce on the grounds of ex.
tr eme cruelty, and also alimony for 5000.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Mr.. E. ". Beebee, commercial agent OF
the Rock Island, stationed at this city, ar
rived in the city yesterday. He is from
Chicago, and will assume the duties of the
Office at an early date.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

A. p. Torrey returned yesterday from
Michigan where he had been month He
brought his family with him and is now afixt-
ure and inbusiness room Z, I'D East Douglas.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday &c
W. S. Andrews and Mamie Wadsworth o:
Z olwich; Nelson Hoffman and Eva Wads
" orth, also Of Colwich; Charles Howe and
K ate NJ Carr, both of Viola township.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

The sheriff of Marion county was in the
city yesterday seeking the assistance of I'm
der Sheriff Brown in the capture of thieves
and the recovery of four horses stolen in that
county.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Kos Harris was yesterday telling very
sad story concerning a real estate man of
Wichita who few days ago was travelling
by rail- The man has Kos sympathy.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Mr.. Rauch Sunday delivered highly in
teresting and scholarly address upon Mis-
sions" before the Reformed Church at their
rooms in the Noble building.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Extra copies Of the EAGLE can be OBJ
sAfned In the counting room for five cents
zach, with or without wrappers.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

E. N Snaith, Esquire, of Ell Dorado, spent
few hours in the city yesterday. He seem
ed to think he had struck city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Mr.. NJ l.. COIN, of the Columbia cigar
factory. Chicago, is in the city visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Cohn He will
stay with us about week.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

The city ticket office of the Rock island
will not be open until the 18th of this month
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Frank K. Barclay was down from Beatrice
n ebraska, to look over the metropolis OF the
Southwest.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-02

Harry West has the credit of accomplish
ing yesterday the most graceful upset in a
scull yet made by any member of the boat
cluh